COLOR CODEZ (1966) - Sauterne Gold Irid.Ford Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This is one of the most iconic shades from the mid-sixties, appearing on the 1966 Mustang and Thunderbird for just a single production year. It isn't a loud, brassy gold. Instead, it behaves like a sophisticated mossy green with a heavy golden shimmer. If your Ford has been on the road for a while, the original finish might have shifted toward a flatter olive tone, but fresh paint will bring back that crisp, metallic glow that defined the height of the pony car era.

Technical Details

Because this is an iridescent metallic finish, the way you apply it matters more than with a solid color. The tiny flakes inside the container need to stay suspended to avoid dark spots or blotches. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will bunch together and create a mottled look that ruins the uniform shimmer. Keep your layers thin and consistent to ensure the light catches the metallic particles evenly across the repair area.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code on the warranty plate attached to the driver's side door pillar. Before you spray or dab Ford Sauterne Gold Irid. (check for code Z (1966)), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. This is a heavy-pigment color, and the metallic particles settle at the bottom quickly. Always test the color on the included card to see how the flakes lay down before you touch the car. Keep the container moving at all times to maintain a steady flow, and give it plenty of drying time between light coats to build the color safely.